We investigate whether recognition on the face of the financial statements versus disclosure in the footnotes influences the amount that financial managers report for a contingent liability. Using an experiment with corporate controllers and chief financial officers, we find that financial...

We investigate whether recognition on the face of the financial statements versus disclosure in the footnotes influences the amount that financial managers report for a contingent liability. Using an experiment with corporate Controllers and Chief Financial Officers, we find that financial...

We examine how investor relations officers (IROs) approach disclosure decisions in private meetings with investors. In these settings, IROs face conflicting pressures to maintain a “level playing field” for all investors while also pleasing preferred investors. We experimentally test how...